At the Vintage Recipe Project, we are passionate about preserving the rich history of vintage recipes. Our collection includes over 300 unique recipe boxes and hundreds of old cookbooks, each filled with handwritten treasures and forgotten favorites from kitchens across decades. We are on a mission to document, research, and share the stories behind these recipes, making it easier for you to explore, recreate, and enjoy these vintage culinary gems in your home.
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Welcome to the Vintage Recipe Project Recipe Index
Our project goes beyond simply transcribing old recipes. We take pride in delving into each recipe’s history, tracing its origins, and discovering its unique place in food history. From exploring the stories of the original recipe owners to researching vintage ingredients, classic brands, and cooking techniques, we are building a comprehensive archive that preserves the essence of bygone eras.
Whether you’re looking for heirloom recipes from the early 1900s or want to learn about the trends that shaped mid-century American kitchens, the Vintage Recipe Project offers a unique glimpse into the past. From classic casseroles to traditional desserts, our growing recipe index covers all types of meals, from side dishes to breads, appetizers, main courses, and sweets.
Our team is also working on uncovering the brands and products that were staples in vintage kitchens, such as JELL-O, Crisco, and Royal Baking Powder, to name just a few. These iconic names were instrumental in shaping how American families cooked and baked, and we aim to highlight their importance and role in these recipes.
You can explore vintage recipes by category, ingredient, or decade. We regularly add new finds to the index. So, there’s always something new to discover, whether you’re a fan of classic desserts like lemon meringue pie or savory comfort foods like tuna casserole.
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Vintage Recipe Box Index
Recipe Box Index
Vintage Recipe Box 1 From Morrow County, Ohio
VRP001 – Wood Box: This is one of 8 boxes that I purchased in a lot off of eBay. The lot belonged to various family members from Morrow County, Ohio. Click here at VRP001 – Wood Box to read the story behind this box and the others in the lot.
Vintage Recipe Box 3 - White Tin Box
VRP003 – White Tin Box: This is one of 8 boxes that I purchased in a lot off of eBay. The lot belonged to various family members from Morrow County, Ohio.
Vintage Recipe Box 4 - White Tin Box With Hearts & Flowers
VRP004 – White Tin Box With Hearts & Flowers: This is one of 8 boxes that I purchased in a lot off of eBay. The lot belonged to various family members from Morrow County, Ohio.
Vintage Recipe Box 5 - White White Tin Box With Flowers
VRP005 – White White Tin Box With Flowers: This is one of 8 boxes that I purchased in a lot off of eBay. The lot belonged to various family members from Morrow County, Ohio.
Vintage Recipe Box 6 - Shredded Wheat Tin Box
VRP006 – Shredded Wheat Tin Box: This is one of 8 boxes that I purchased in a lot off of eBay. The lot belonged to various family members from Morrow County, Ohio.
Vintage Recipe Box 7 - Colorful Geometric Shapes Tin Box
VRP007 – Colorful Geometric Shapes Tin Box: This is one of 8 boxes that I purchased in a lot off of eBay. The lot belonged to various family members from Morrow County, Ohio.
Vintage Recipe Box 8 - Green Metal Box
VRP008 – Green Metal Box: This is one of 8 boxes that I purchased in a lot off of eBay. The lot belonged to various family members from Morrow County, Ohio.
Vintage Recipe Box 10 – Cardboard Box
VRP010 – Cardboard Box: I LOVE this vintage recipe box. THESE are exactly the recipes I had in mind when the concept of the Vintage Recipe Project was born. OLD OLD OLD musty recipes that are so faded they are hard to read. The clippings inside from the newspapers are from Los Angeles with no dates but based on some of the notations it appears that the recipes in this box are from the 1930s – 1940s.
Vintage Recipe Box 11 – Wood Box
VRP011 – Wood Box: The person I purchased the boxes in this lot said she bought them at an estate sale in Jackson Hole, WY. The owner of this box loved desserts and most of the recipes in this box are dessert recipes. She mentions friends or acquaintances in her recipes and notates when she found them in magazines.
Vintage Recipe Box 12 – Wood Box
VRP012 – Wood Box: The person I purchased the boxes in this lot said she bought them at an estate sale in Jackson Hole, WY. The owner of this box loved desserts and most of the recipes in this box are dessert recipes. She mentions friends or acquaintances in her recipes and notates when she found them in magazines.
Vintage Recipe Box 14 – Red & White Tin Box
VRP014 – Red and White Tin Box: The seller of this box sent me the following: I wish I had more information than this – I purchased these right outside of a small town called Monticello, Iowa. They had an estate auction and sold the house and the contents of the house. I don’t have a name or any other information. Hope this little bit helps, and that you enjoy your recipes.
Vintage Recipe Box 15 – Wood Box
VRP015 – Wood Box: The seller of this box sent me the following: I wish I had more information than this – I purchased these right outside of a small town called Monticello, Iowa. They had an estate auction and sold the house and the contents of the house. I don’t have a name or any other information. Hope this little bit helps, and that you enjoy your recipes.
Vintage Recipe Box 17 - Brown Wood Box
VRP017 – Brown Wood Box: From the seller: My Aunt Ena was married to Dave and they lived all over as Dave was a Forest Ranger here in California. She had a vibrant and warm personality and made friends so easily and her husband was very reserved. She was always collecting recipes from friends and would sit down at her typewriter and peck them out. She collected all these recipes, but I really don’t think she made many of them.
Vintage Recipe Box 34 - No Box
VRP034 – No Box: The collection is about 2500 handwritten and clipped recipes from the estate of Dr. John J. POLLOCK (1933 – 2014) and Phyllis KOBYLINSKI Pollock from West Grove, Pennsylvania / New York. The couple was married approximately in 1959. Based on when they were born and married, I am going to assume that collection is from the 1960’s to till the time of their passing.
Vintage Recipe Box 155
The collection of recipes from Vintage Recipe Box 155, which we think originated in Alabama.
Vintage Recipe Box 350
This box comes to us from Atlanta, GA and at this time we do not have any other information about its history.
teresa ann channey
Wednesday 9th of October 2024
i plan to make 20 to 30 peoples for lunch